Protesters say truth is up there – we’re being poisoned

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WHEN David Bagguley looks to the sky he doesn't just see clouds, birds and planes. He sees much more sinister things.

Mr Bagguley is part of a worldwide group against "chemtrails".

They aim to uncover "the truth" behind the white trails that aircraft leave behind.

About 30 people from the South-East Queensland Against Chemtrails staged a protest at Alexandra Headland yesterday to raise awareness of their beliefs.

They marched peacefully to Mooloolaba to highlight what they believe is an effort by a higher being to poison and control the world through chemical sprays shooting from the back of commercial and military planes.

They believe the trails contain biological agents, aluminium and barium, which are known to be poisonous to humans, plants and animals.

Reader poll

Are we being poisoned by 'chemtrails'?

This poll ended on 16 February 2015.

Current Results

Yes, and the New World Order is behind it

52%

Yes, but it's accidental or not what it seems

5%

No, they're contrails, we know what these things are

29%

No, conspiracy theories distract us from real threats

12%

This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

They say they are being deliberately sprayed into the environment around the world.